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SUMMARY 1. PROPOSED CITY LOCATION: NAPLES A unique location, combining a great city fully representative of the ‘Italian lifestyle' with Archaeology, Architecture, Art, touristic attractions and, of course, Tunnelling, with important underground works built recently in a unique and complex geology, giving impressive examples how important and attractive underground works are built. The Toledo Metro Station on Line 1 has just won the ITA award for the “Innovative Use of Underground Space”. It is a unique example of a decentralised museum, offering dynamic fruition of artists’ creations, as the citizens have the possibility to travel an open artistic itinerary. SIG – Società Italiana Gallerie – as bidder understands and accepts that changes of the city will not be permitted.

A DYNAMIC ITALIAN TUNNELLING SOCIETY SIG – Società Italiana Gallerie - expresses its support, enthusiasm and strong willingness to host the WTC 2019 in Naples.

ACTIVE SUPPORT FROM THE CITY OF NAPLES The city authorities would be honoured to host the WTC 2019 and will do their best to guarantee that everything meets the delegates ‘ expectations.

A CONGRESS VENUE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY The Mostra d’Oltremare is located in the heart of the city, conveniently close to several hotels and is efficiently served by public transport.

ACCOMMODATION Mr. Salvatore Naldi as President of Federalberghi, the association of the major hotels in Naples, has expressed his willingness and commitment to assure the WTC delegates the warmest welcome in its hotels.

ACCESSIBILITY The international airport of Naples Capodichino is well connected with domestic and international destinations. The city of Naples is also efficiently served by the high speed train.

NAPLES PROVIDES VALUE FOR YOUR CONFERENCE Surveys show that Naples records an increase by 20% in terms of congress attendance. 6 NAPLES. .

2. CONFERENCE CENTRE

 Mostra d’Oltremare - http://www.mostradoltremare.it/ Mostra d’Oltremare is one of the main Italian conference centres: its modular Exhibition and Conference areas are appropriate for any kind of event. Its size, architectural properties and services make it a top- ranking multi-purpose centre within the Italian trade show system. Located in Via John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 54, the Metro Line 6 connects it with the centre of Naples, the "Mostra" stop is right at the main entrance of the location . For details please see section 2 of this Proposal document.  Wi-fi availability Free wi-fi will be available throughout the conference centre.  Public internet point The Conference Centre will be provided with an adequate number of public workstations with internet access.  Confirmation of availability of Conference Centre The Conference Centre is available and already optioned from Thursday May 3 until Thursday , May 9 2019.

3. ACCOMMODATION

Naples offers over 5,000 hotel rooms from 3 to 5-star hotels. The Naples seafront is the best tourist area for accommodation, connected to the congress venue via the Metro Line 6 and a bus service that will be organized especially during the period of the WTC. The headquarters hotel for ITA AITES Board will be the Vesuvio, 5 stars, conveniently located in one of the best areas of Naples. A bus shuttle service will be exclusively offered to the Board members. For details please see section 3 in this Proposal document.

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4. ORGANIZATION

Experience from previous conferences SIG has organized two ITA’s General Assemblies; the first in Florence on the theme of “Large Underground Opening” and the second in Milan reflecting on “Progress in Tunnelling after 2000”.

Activities 2014/2015: • Training Course SIG & ITACET Foundation – , 15 and 16 January 2014 “Conventional Tunnelling and ground reinforcing techniques “ • SIG International Conference - Samoter 2014 – Verona, 8 May – “Excavation ground and rocks in underground works: problem or opportunity? “ • SIG International Conference - Expotunnel 2014 – 23-24 October - “Innovation in underground construction“ • SIG Conference for Santa Barbara 2014 - Turin, 3 December - “40 years in SIG: Past presidents meet the next generation ” • SIG International Conference Expotunnel 2015 - Milano, 8 – 9 October 2015 - “ Using ground and underground wisely to avoid environmental disarray " • SIG Conference for Santa Barbara 2015 – , 3 December - “Muir Wood’s Spirit”

Technical visits 2015: • 26/27 March - Agrigento: Doubling of the Motorway 640 – Caltanissetta • 17 April – Turin-Lyon: Maddalena exploration tunnel • 15 May – Rome: underground Metro : underpassing Via Appia • 19 June – Valico dei Giovi: High-Speed Rail for Milan-Genoa, visit to Polcevera lateral adit • 2 December – Pozzuoli, Naples: Tunnel Livio Cosenza at Campi Flegrei .

Synergy WTC 2019 in Naples will be an opportunity to organize, with the support of the major Italian universities and cultural associations, special educational sessions carried out by international opinion leaders and ITA experts attending the WTC 2019. Moreover, some WTC 2019 sessions will be broadcasted by new media to universities and cultural associations in , expanding the audience that can benefit from the knowledge shared by the international experts.

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Professional Conference Organizer - PCO The organization of the event will be entrusted to a high international PCO linked to the territory and with knowledge of the historical aspects of the city of Naples. SIG has already contacted an international PCO, that has already successfully organized the two previous WTC conferences in Italy and , in case Naples is selected, capable of the highest service quality.

Organization Chart The organization of the event involves professionals, who in the past played key roles in the success of international events such as the WTC. In addition, the experience from the previous WTC organized by SIG in Italy, represents a milestone from which to coordinate a structure that, with the support of important international opinion leaders, will ensure the success of the WTC 2019 in Naples. The organizational structure conceived (please see the detailed chart in section 4 of this Proposal document) aims at providing WTC with the organization geared to deliver the highest-standard service. In particular the following committees have been identified:  International Steering Committee  Scientific Committee  Local organizing Committee and Secretariat

5. INCLUDED IN PROPOSAL DOCUMENT

Tunnels and underground cities: engineering and innovation meet archeology, architecture and art The conference will propose topics on design and construction of underground works focusing on engineering and innovation, combining some unusual topics suggested by the Neapolitan area which are true Italian trademarks: archaeology, architecture and art. There will be sessions on the development of the integrated underground and surface transport network, the environmental sustainability of operations, the innovations in methods and materials and the integrated design of underground works combining also archaeology, architecture and art.

Draft Programme with dates For detail see section 4 in this Proposal document

Technical Presentation We confirm that the technical presentations will last 20 min. each.

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Tunnelling and underground space use activities in Member Nation Due to its morphologic structure Italy is a country with many tunnels , some dating back to the Roman period.

Tunnels: NAPLES 2010 - 2015 2016 - 2025 <2009 Underground Line 1 Underground Line 1 (extension) Borbonic Tunnel Underground Line 6 Underground Line 6 (extentsion) Neapolitan Crypta Pozzuoli road tunnel High-speed railway line Naples-Bari Grotta di Seiano Cocceius Tunnel For more details see section 5 in the For more details see section 5 in the Aqua Claudia Proposal document Proposal document Mirabilis Pool (Miseno) Cumano Aqueduct Tunnel Catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso Tuff extraction Tunnels (Naples underground) Tunnels of the funiculars Montesanto, Chiaia, Posillipo …………………..

Tunnels: ITALY 2010 - 2015 2016 - 2025 <2009 Rome metro line C Rome metro line B (extension) line 1 Milan metro and 5 Rome metro line C (extension) Milan metro Extension metro line (extension) Milan metro Palermo metro line line 1 Rome metro Extension line (- Brenner base tunnel Rome metro ) Frejus base Tunnel Turin metro line 1 Brenner base tunnel: periadriatic Milan-Verona: high speed railway line 1 fault exploratory tunnel tunnels between Brescia and Vicenza Salerno-Reggio Calabria Frejus base tunnel: Maddalena Terzo valico : high speed railway tunnels Frejus tunnel exploratory tunnel between Genoa and Tortona Simplon tunnel Terzo valico : high speed railway Motorway SS640: Caltanissetta tunnel Colle di Tenda tunnel tunnels between Genoa and Tortona Pedemontana motorway: Sellero and Val Formazza tunnel Florence underground railway Morazzone tunnels Gran San Bernardo tunnel Palermo underground railway Motorway A1: Santa Lucia tunnel Monte Bianco tunnel Cefalù-Castelbuono railway Motorway -Umbria: Pale tunnel Santa Lucia tunnel Pavoncelli tunnel (Avellino) New Colle Tenda road tunnel Milan underground railway link (The Passante) Motorway SS640: Caltanissetta Road link between A14 and Ancona San Donato tunnel tunnel harbour: Palombella and Ghettarello Santomarco tunnel Motorway A1 Bologna-Florence, new tunnels Cels tunnel alternative pass (Val di Sambro, New Aurelia Motorway: Cappuccini, San Sciliar tunnel Grizzana, Querce, Sparvo tunnels) Paolo tunnels and La by-pass Gran Sasso d'Italia tunnel Motorway Italy-: Frejus safety tunnels Sant'Antonio-Cepina tunnel tunnel Peloritana tunnel Motorway A14:widening of existing Caponero-Capoverde tunnel tunnels …………………..

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Preliminary Fees for Delegates, Exhibitors and Sponsors The fee will be :  Delegates from € 850.00 (early registration) to € 1,150.00 (standard registration), VAT included  Exhibition: € 4,000.00 for 9 sqm VAT not included  Sponsorships from € 5,000.00 (silver) to € 20,000.00 (platinum) VAT not included  Special low registration fees for young members, ITA 3 category members and students For details please see section 5 in this Proposal document.

Draft Budget RECAP K € PROVISIONAL EXPENSES (VAT not included) 1,400 PROVISIONAL REVENUES (VAT not included) 1,650 NET PROFIT 250 ITA REVENUE (50k€ + 7% PR, Gala Dinner excluded) 160

Confirmation of availability of the conference centre venue and local hotels We confirm the availability of the conference centre venue and hotel facilities as well. Please see sections 2 and 3 of this Proposal document.

Confirmation Compliance with ITA statute and By-Laws We confirm compliance with ITA statute and By-Laws

Demonstrate how the WTC will impact local, national and regional markets and how it fits ITA strategy The unique geological situation of the subsoil of Naples and the interest of the Italian market in new technological solutions are two elements that will attract stakeholders and high commercial investments to Naples. One of the main goals of the WTC 2019 will be to appraise the relationship between archaeology, architecture, art and engineering and innovation in order to improve the exploitation of the subsoil. The Congress will offer the opportunity to visit and appreciate the Neapolitan historical underground works under the guide of experts in archaeology, architecture and art beside tunneling and geology. Particular effort will be paid to meet ITA strategy, particularly on the following goals:  use of underground space  encourage further knowledge sharing through education and training also using web “2.0” technologies  develop ITA Young Members Group  consolidate/activate Member Nations - particularly newly joined Member Nations  improve functioning of Working Groups and Committees and Communication between them.

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